Barista

Department: Social Enterprise

Status: Non-exempt, Full-Time 

Location: Seattle, WA.

Pay Rate: $21.64-$23.36/hour

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

FareStart has been helping people transform their lives through food for 30 years — one person, one job and one community at a time.

People experiencing poverty struggle to escape the cycle they are in and often face other compounding barriers to getting and keeping a job. At FareStart, we help people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger and poverty into human potential.

Every individual has the opportunity to thrive in an equitable and just world.

FareStart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.

• Acceptance: We build relationships based on the belief that the past informs but does not dictate the future.
• Respect: We treat everyone with dignity, regardless of background or differences. We actively listen and seek first to understand. We are honest, even when it is difficult.
• Openness: We create a culture of trust through transparency and open communication. We are open to new ideas.
• Collaboration: Contribute positively to strengthen the organization and our impact through teamwork and through partnerships.
• Accountability: We are responsible to each other, to our community and ourselves. We are committed to rigorous evaluation and making fiscally responsible decisions that align with our mission.
• Inclusion: We provide a community of belonging, regardless of background. We value and seek out diversity.
• Growth: We are a learning organization. We invest in continuous improvement and growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is responsible for operating the day-to-day functions of the South Lake Union café, including preparation of food 
and drinks, demonstrating barista craft, and other duties such as cash handling, cleaning, and maintenance.

This position will periodically be required to support Social Enterprise events outside of regular cafe hours. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and take orders for beverages and food.
• Accurately ringing in orders on POS system and writing on cups or bags.
• Preparation of foods such as sandwiches or baked items, brewed coffee and tea, espresso-based beverages, etc. and serving items to customers.
• Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
• Learn about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Update signage and displays to attract customers.
• Take inventory and replenish items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At FareStart, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• High School diploma or equivalent, one (1) year of food service experience, and one (1) year of barista experience; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid King County Food Handler’s Permit.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills including ability to use Microsoft office, particularly word, outlook, and excel.
• Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, within diverse teams and environments.
• Ability to employ best practices associated with the position, while displaying an on-going commitment to growth and self-development.
• Ability to adhere to attendance and punctuality standard.
• Ability to remain clam in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take in new information and perspectives to inform and adapt work.
• Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position is exposed to a typical café/coffee shop environment.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation

• This position is regularly required to stand for up to eight (8) hours or more, in close proximity to hot cooking elements.
• This position is occasionally required to use tools as well as operational controls such as on POS and espresso machines.
• This position requires the ability to reach with hands and arms and the ability to talk and hear.
• This position requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• This position may occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
• This position may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid time-off (5 weeks first year of employment)
• Paid holidays, including up 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Medical (including vision), Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Employee discounts at FareStart retail social enterprises
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free ORCA pass

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of our mission to disrupt poverty.
• Join a supportive, respectful, and celebratory community among our staff, students, board, and volunteers.
• Organizational commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• FareStart encourages the personal and professional growth of its employees.

For information on FareStart, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at: www.farestart.org/about

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:

FareStart is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, diverse organization. To fulfill our mission, vision and values we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

Our Commitment To Anti-Racism

FareStart defines antiracism as the clear acknowledgment that racism permeates organizations, communities, and industries, including our own. We recognize that we have a duty to be vigilant in addressing and confronting racism in how we make decisions, show up in our communities, build business practices and policies, and engage in intentional partnerships and philanthropic endeavors to fulfill our mission and vision.